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As the mother of the bride and second most special woman on the
big day, it is important to include yourself and your appearance in the
wedding planning. Needless to say, wedding planning can be extensive and
all but overwhelming with the millions of details to attend, so it's
imperative to include appointments and activities during this special
timeline for yourself.

The following are seven beauty tips to help you as you get through the maze of things to do in perfect time and look beautiful on the wedding day.

1. Elegant Dress

What defines the perfect mother of the bride dress? An elegant dress that you feel both comfortable and beautiful in is the first step in becoming a beautiful mother of the bride.

A dress that coordinates with the formality of the wedding, the wedding colors and with the mother of the groom is also important. These wedding criteria are also referred to as the "wedding dress code".

A dress that looks good on YOU (both the color and the fit) and not just looks good in
the wedding is of the utmost consideration. You can never go wrong with
a tea length dress for the wedding, but it is nice to be able to show
off a pretty long gown if the wedding is a formal affair.

It is
highly recommended that the mother of the bride select her dress at
least four months in advance. (or as soon as the bride has picked out
her dress and the bridesmaid dresses.) That leaves enough time for the
mother of the groom to pick out her dress and follow suit.
Traditionally, the mother of the bride sets the outfit trend and tone of
dress for the two.

2. Beautiful Hair

While
many magazines show the mother of the bride wearing her hair in a
formal style such as an elaborate up-do or sprayed, curled and set, this
can often be aging. If this look is your desire and makes you feel
gorgeous, then by all means, wear your hair that way.

If an up-do
isn't "you", however, it's a wonderful idea to wear your hair more
'casual'. Looser, flowing hair can definitely look more youthful.

3. Updated Makeup

Think
about the last time you updated your makeup. If it's been a while, now
is a great time and reason to do so. You can get this done at your
beauty salon or at your favorite department store beauty counter.

Let
the makeup artist know if the wedding is a daytime or evening affair.
Watch carefully and have her explain the techniques and products as she
does your make-over. Also, be sure to let her know the color of your
dress. This is really important for the best blush color and lip color.
If you already have your dress, you could even take it with you in order
to pick out the most complimentary colors.

If you plan to have a
makeup artist apply your makeup on the wedding day, be sure to have it
done once prior to the wedding so that you get it exactly the way you
envision and like it. The wedding day is not a day for makeup surprises.

4. Perfect Manicure

Studies
show that next to your face, people look at your hands secondly. Our
hands transmit our emotions and thoughts as well as our own well-being
to others.

Have your manicure done the morning of the rehearsal
dinner (if the rehearsal dinner is the evening before the wedding) and
be sure to buy the exact color to keep on hand for any last minute touch
ups for the wedding.
A subtle manicure is best and also the most youthful.

5. White Smile

A
white smile can make you look 10 years younger! With today's cosmetic
dentistry options, a white smile is more possible than ever.

If
you have front bridges or crowns, however, it's a little more difficult
and time consuming to achieve a brighter whiteness, so you'll need to
start well in advance of the wedding date to get the white smile perfect
for you. It can be a true gift to yourself and can greatly add to your
self confidence. A beautiful smile is nature's most perfect accessory
and can go far in creating a beautiful mother of the bride impression.

6. Physical Fitness

Most
brides plan their weddings at least six months in advance, if not
twelve to fourteen months. (12-14 months is the average wedding planning
timeline.)

Most any woman can 'get fit', meet reasonable weight
loss goals and look her best with six to twelve month's notice. So - if
you don't feel fit and beautiful upon the announcement of your
daughter's wedding plans, start your fitness program that day! You can
make huge strides in fitness and in beauty with that much time.

A
simple program of walking a few miles a day and counting calories will
result in weight loss and a more fit body. And, it's free! It's up to
you what you do during the pre-wedding days, but the investment of time
in yourself will pay off in big dividends if you've been neglecting any
of the fitness and/or beauty areas of your life.

Do it now. Start
today and can rejoice that you did when you walk down the aisle during
the ceremony and greet the wedding guests at the reception. Your gain in
fitness will also be noticeable to you since your stamina will increase
by being more fit. It will take you through the day with ease and
grace!

7. Self Confidence

The feeling that comes from within once you look your best AND feel
your best are two of the greatest confidence builders there are.
Confidence and beauty (both inner and outer beauty) will enable you to
focus more on others as the hostess of the wedding instead of being
self-conscious or worrying about what others are saying and thinking
about you (when you don't look and feel your best). This inner self
assurance that you can achieve by the wedding date will also be present
in your life long after the special day is over. Go for it!

Treat
yourself to the beauty and fitness plan in these seven steps during the
wedding planning days. Once you do, the results will be fabulous for the
big day and not only show in the loads of photos that will be taken,
but will also show for many years to come.

7 Beauty Make-Over Tips to Be a Beautiful Mother of the Bride

As the mother of the bride and second most special woman on the
big day, it is important to include yourself and your appearance in the
wedding planning. Needless to say, wedding planning can be extensive and
all but overwhelming with the millions of details to attend, so it's
imperative to include appointments and activities during this special
timeline for yourself.

The following are seven beauty tips to help you as you get through the maze of things to do in perfect time and look beautiful on the wedding day.

1. Elegant Dress

What defines the perfect mother of the bride dress? An elegant dress that you feel both comfortable and beautiful in is the first step in becoming a beautiful mother of the bride.

A dress that coordinates with the formality of the wedding, the wedding colors and with the mother of the groom is also important. These wedding criteria are also referred to as the "wedding dress code".

A dress that looks good on YOU (both the color and the fit) and not just looks good in
the wedding is of the utmost consideration. You can never go wrong with
a tea length dress for the wedding, but it is nice to be able to show
off a pretty long gown if the wedding is a formal affair.

It is
highly recommended that the mother of the bride select her dress at
least four months in advance. (or as soon as the bride has picked out
her dress and the bridesmaid dresses.) That leaves enough time for the
mother of the groom to pick out her dress and follow suit.
Traditionally, the mother of the bride sets the outfit trend and tone of
dress for the two.

2. Beautiful Hair

While
many magazines show the mother of the bride wearing her hair in a
formal style such as an elaborate up-do or sprayed, curled and set, this
can often be aging. If this look is your desire and makes you feel
gorgeous, then by all means, wear your hair that way.

If an up-do
isn't "you", however, it's a wonderful idea to wear your hair more
'casual'. Looser, flowing hair can definitely look more youthful.

3. Updated Makeup

Think
about the last time you updated your makeup. If it's been a while, now
is a great time and reason to do so. You can get this done at your
beauty salon or at your favorite department store beauty counter.

Let
the makeup artist know if the wedding is a daytime or evening affair.
Watch carefully and have her explain the techniques and products as she
does your make-over. Also, be sure to let her know the color of your
dress. This is really important for the best blush color and lip color.
If you already have your dress, you could even take it with you in order
to pick out the most complimentary colors.

If you plan to have a
makeup artist apply your makeup on the wedding day, be sure to have it
done once prior to the wedding so that you get it exactly the way you
envision and like it. The wedding day is not a day for makeup surprises.

4. Perfect Manicure

Studies
show that next to your face, people look at your hands secondly. Our
hands transmit our emotions and thoughts as well as our own well-being
to others.

Have your manicure done the morning of the rehearsal
dinner (if the rehearsal dinner is the evening before the wedding) and
be sure to buy the exact color to keep on hand for any last minute touch
ups for the wedding.
A subtle manicure is best and also the most youthful.

5. White Smile

A
white smile can make you look 10 years younger! With today's cosmetic
dentistry options, a white smile is more possible than ever.

If
you have front bridges or crowns, however, it's a little more difficult
and time consuming to achieve a brighter whiteness, so you'll need to
start well in advance of the wedding date to get the white smile perfect
for you. It can be a true gift to yourself and can greatly add to your
self confidence. A beautiful smile is nature's most perfect accessory
and can go far in creating a beautiful mother of the bride impression.

6. Physical Fitness

Most
brides plan their weddings at least six months in advance, if not
twelve to fourteen months. (12-14 months is the average wedding planning
timeline.)

Most any woman can 'get fit', meet reasonable weight
loss goals and look her best with six to twelve month's notice. So - if
you don't feel fit and beautiful upon the announcement of your
daughter's wedding plans, start your fitness program that day! You can
make huge strides in fitness and in beauty with that much time.

A
simple program of walking a few miles a day and counting calories will
result in weight loss and a more fit body. And, it's free! It's up to
you what you do during the pre-wedding days, but the investment of time
in yourself will pay off in big dividends if you've been neglecting any
of the fitness and/or beauty areas of your life.

Do it now. Start
today and can rejoice that you did when you walk down the aisle during
the ceremony and greet the wedding guests at the reception. Your gain in
fitness will also be noticeable to you since your stamina will increase
by being more fit. It will take you through the day with ease and
grace!

7. Self Confidence

The feeling that comes from within once you look your best AND feel
your best are two of the greatest confidence builders there are.
Confidence and beauty (both inner and outer beauty) will enable you to
focus more on others as the hostess of the wedding instead of being
self-conscious or worrying about what others are saying and thinking
about you (when you don't look and feel your best). This inner self
assurance that you can achieve by the wedding date will also be present
in your life long after the special day is over. Go for it!

Treat
yourself to the beauty and fitness plan in these seven steps during the
wedding planning days. Once you do, the results will be fabulous for the
big day and not only show in the loads of photos that will be taken,
but will also show for many years to come.